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JetBrains dotMemory vs KCachegrind
Both stand on profiling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APILinuxMac+2
dotMemory provides focused .NET memory analysis through desktop, IDE, and command-line workflows. Verify operating-system dump limits and subscription scope before choosing a plan.
Visit JetBrains dotMemory Free plan Linux
Visit KCachegrind The facts
| JetBrains dotMemory | KCachegrind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | dotUltimate — Individual: $609 per user a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 2 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | jetbrains.com | kde.org |
| On profiling software | #20 of 29 | #24 of 29 |
JetBrains dotMemory: what it does well
- Profiles standalone and ASP.NET .NET processes
- Compares snapshots and object retention
- Inspections flag common memory issues
- Command-line automation supports CI routines
- Free dotMemory Unit testing framework
What to know first
- No CPU or thread profiling
- Process dump analysis unavailable on macOS
- Linux imports only Linux-created dumps
- Paid subscriptions start at $609 a year
KCachegrind: what it does well
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